Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Beaulieu
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Beaulieu. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Beaulieu
Film set catering for your shoot in Beaulieu
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and fashion shoots on location.
Near Beaulieu, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Beaulieu is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Beaulieu? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Beaulieu
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Beaulieu, people book us for occasions like:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Beaulieu
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Beaulieu?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you cover Beaulieu?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Beaulieu is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Beaulieu
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Shooting in Beaulieu: unit bases and access
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Beaulieu or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (within half a mile north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Beaulieu and the whole of Hampshire
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch